The Executive Management Team brings over 50 years of legal-specific technology experience to RainMaker Software. Their leadership demonstrates significant achievements in both innovation and implementation to maintain RainMaker’s proven reputation.
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James J. Hammond, President
James (Jim) Hammond, President of RainMaker Software, LLC, has
more than 29 years of experience building and guiding legal technology
companies in the areas of software development, implementation
and consulting. An accomplished business strategist and marketer,
Jim’s innovative perspective has helped to spearhead change and
enterprise growth in every leadership role he has held.
In February 1992, Jim began his career at ASA International (RainMaker Software’s holding company) as National Sales Manager, responsible for the development, marketing and support of ASA’s products as well as a client base in North and South America. Jim was also responsible for the development and implementation of ASA’s Legal Practice Management suite and web-enabled software, incorporating Microsoft® SQL Server technology. His proclivity for beneficial change led him to a promotion to Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 1993, and then to Executive Vice President of Sales and Product Development in 1999. Finally, in the beginning of 2001, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager. Jim’s business savvy was instrumental in the acquisitions of Precedent Technology (the Pyramid product), CompuTrac, Inc. and, most recently, Computer Law Systems (the SUMMIT product).
With a unique blend of natural leadership abilities, creativity and operational strengths Jim was appointed President of RainMaker Software in 2002. His strategic approach to building a business brand helped to create the hallmark of the company; a customer-centric approach which included the development of new services such as a client Web Portal, Web-based client training and user meetings, along with many other benefits that have earned RainMaker one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. In addition, Jim’s forward-thinking has been the catalyst in developing new “leap-frog” products in the legal market such as integrated Business Intelligence with Digital Dashboards, and the 2007 release of Platinum version 8.0 (with Microsoft SharePoint Portal integration). With more than 400 new items touching 20 modules in Platinum 8.0 it is the largest, most comprehensive release in the 38-year history of the company. His leadership has led RainMaker Software to record profitability through marketing, brand awareness and high quality, innovative products.
Prior to joining ASA, Jim played a key role in the sales and marketing release of major product lines and service offerings at Barrister Information Systems. In his capacity as Vice President of Field Operations, he directed the sales and services function throughout Barrister’s North American network of regional and branch offices.
Jim began his legal career with Step-Saver Data Systems where, as Vice President of Business Development, he set up distribution channels for legal software systems.
He is a member of the ABA Associate Member Law Practice Management Section and a frequent guest speaker at industry events. Additionally, articles authored by Jim have appeared in a variety of industry publications including; ALM’s Law Journal Newsletter – Accounting and Financial Planning, ALA’s Law Journal Newsletter – Legal Tech Newsletter, eTECHnews, New Jersey Law Journal, The Declaration and ILTA publications.
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F. Kevin Standing,
Vice President, Sales
Kevin Standing joined RainMaker in June of 2004 as National Sales
Manager. In December 2007, he was promoted to Vice President,
Sales. With more than 20 years of legal sales experience, Kevin
is responsible for new sales opportunities and activities, while
overseeing the regional sales managers. Other responsibilities
include, developing, and executing the sales plan, setting objectives
for the sales team to achieve company-wide business goals and
continued membership in RainMaker’s President’s Council. Under
his direction, RainMaker Software has become one of the
leading time and billing software providers within the mid-to-large
sized law firm market.
Prior to his appointment with RainMaker Software, Kevin held the position of Regional Sales Manager with Solution 6, now known as Aderant. Additionally, he has held positions with SteelPoint Technologies and Barrister Information Systems.
Kevin is a graduate of Manchester College, located in Connecticut, where he studied Information Management.
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Alan Parker, Director, Research & Development
Alan Parker joined the RainMaker executive management team in July of 2010, as Director of Research and Development. With more than 10 years of software development experience, Alan directs the software development efforts of RainMaker. Other responsibilities include managing strategic partnerships and spearheading technology initiatives.
Alan comes to RainMaker as an award winning software developer with expertise in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Solutions Architecture, and Web application development. Prior to joining RainMaker, Alan has held the positions of Director of Information Technology for the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council, Software Architect for 5Stat and Senior Software Consultant for Neudesic.
Alan is a former Army Cavalry Scout and attended the University of North Texas.
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Rodger Cottrell, Vice President, Operations
Rodger Cottrell joined the RainMaker team in July of 2007 as Director of Operations. In March 2009, he was promoted to Vice President, Operations. With more than 15 years experience implementing financial software in large law firms, Rodger manages the implementation, support, custom programming, and e-Learning departments. In his role, Cottrell steers and develops each department’s plans and initiatives to achieve RainMaker’s financial and strategic goals.
Prior to his appointment with RainMaker Software, Rodger served as Manager of Business Process Management for Thomson Elite. Additionally, he has held senior consulting positions with Wilson Technology Associates, Inc., and Decision Basis Group, where he provided strategic counsel and project management to law firms implementing new financial systems. Rodger started his career as a Financial Analyst for Dechert, Price and Rhoads before being promoted to Assistant Treasurer.
Cottrell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College located in New Hampshire.
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Kim Robinson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Kim Robinson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services,
joined the RainMaker team more than nine years ago in the role
of Accounting Supervisor. Since joining the team, Kim has led
RainMaker through two accounting system conversions and has recently
implemented RainMaker’s software for all accounting functions.
Kim is responsible for the accounting operations within RainMaker, which includes; billing, month-end processing, accounts payable and receivable. In addition to heading the accounting department, Kim is responsible for all company human resource functions.
Kim is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management. Prior to joining RainMaker, she held a supervising position within a consumer loan department of a bank and with a local university in the controller’s office.
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Marisa Cogan, Marketing Manager
Marisa Cogan, Marketing Manager, joined the RainMaker team in February 2011. In Ms. Cogan’s role, she will be responsible for the development and execution of all creative marketing strategies including, advertising, communications (both internal and external), public relations, trade shows, social media and other creative marketing ideas at RainMaker.
Ms. Cogan is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Prior to joining RainMaker, Marisa was a senior staff member at Philadelphia-based Human Capital Solutions, where she lead the company's marketing effort as the Vice President of Marketing. With over 15 years of experience, Marisa is well-versed in both traditional and digital forms of marketing and has a strong background in advertising, event management and public relations. Her continuous achievements lead to career advancements at past companies, including Kremer Laser Eye Center, Comcast and General Electric.
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Scott Aston, Manager of Technical Services
Scott joined RainMaker in October 2004 as an Implementation Consultant. In March of 2008 he was promoted to Manager of Customer Support. After the restructuring of the Operations Department, Scott was promoted to Manager of Technical Services in August of 2008.
Scott is responsible for the custom programming and customer support departments. He has over 20 years of management, 10 years of software implementation and support, and 4 years of legal software consulting experience.
Prior to joining RainMaker, Scott held positions with IDEAS International, a leading revenue management software company, first as a Client Training Specialist, then Support Manager, and finally Manager of Training and Implementation. He also held a position as an Implementation Consultant with Computer Law Systems.
Scott is also a former Naval Aviator, high school math &
science teacher and football coach.
Scott holds a B.S. degree in Engineering from Penn State University
and a B.S. degree in Education/Mathematics from Kansas State University.
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Janet Knox, Manager of Consulting Services
Janet joined the RainMaker organization in May of 1998 with an immediate knowledge of the workings of a law firm, the legal terminology used among the accounting department, and eagerness to instruct others in the most efficient way to utilize their Time and Billing systems.
In January 2011, she was promoted to Manager of Consulting Services. In this new role Janet will be responsible for providing business process analysis, training, and balancing services to RainMaker clients. Over the past two years RainMaker has seen the tremendous positive impact we can have on our existing clients. These services help increase productivity at the firm and ultimately increase client satisfaction.
Prior to her employment with RainMaker Software, Janet was employed for 10 years by a large law firm in downtown Dallas, where she served as Financial System Analyst and Billing Supervisor.
Janet attended Clayton Junior College in Morrow Georgia, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas where she studied education.
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Alecia Lingenfelter, Quality Assurance Manager & Business Analyst
Alecia Lingenfelter joined RainMaker in August 1995 as a part-time employee in the Accounting department. Within a year, Alecia was hired on full-time. Over the years she has held positions in several departments including Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Operations, Technical Support for Sales, and 5+ years as a Project Manager in Implementation and Training. In 2004 she joined Research & Development as Quality Assurance Supervisor & Business Analyst, and in 2005 she was promoted to her current position.
Alecia oversees the testing of all RainMaker Platinum products, and, in her role as Business Analyst, assists with the design of new software.
Prior to joining RainMaker, Alecia worked as a member of the Flight Simulation group for Flight Safety International in the Simulation Systems Division.
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